There were 127\u00a0032 non-profit institutions (NPIs) in 2014, according to a report released by Stats SA. Sourcing data from the Department of Social Development (DSD), the report offers an overview of the non-profit sector in South Africa, providing information on the various roles in which NPIs are involved, their income sources, and what they spend their money on.<\/p>\n
Voluntary associations, which are traditionally informal organisations that serve the communities in which they are based, dominate the sector, making up 94,7% (120\u00a0268) of all NPIs. A second type of NPI is non-profit companies, formally known as Section 21 companies, comprises 3,5% (4\u00a0446) of all NPIs. Non-profit trusts are a third type, of which there are 2\u00a0318 (constituting 1,8% of NPIs). These are trusts that are administered for the benefit of particular individuals or purpose.<\/p>\n
The report shows that 40,8% of voluntary associations are classified as social services. These might include institutions that support the elderly or the youth, or provide assistance in times of emergencies and disasters. Over a fifth (20,4%) of voluntary associations are classified as being involved in development and housing, while 12,1% fulfil a religious role.<\/p>\n
NPIs rely heavily on government subsidies. Of the total income received in 2012, 39,2% was in the form of subsidies. Donations comprised 28,5% of all income received.<\/p>\n
The highest expenditure incurred by NPIs in 2012 was for the compensation of employees (73,6%), followed by maintenance and repairs (19,0%) and telephone and faxes (6,7%).<\/p>\n
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